Shanghai, China (December, 2009) - Tripod Capital recently announced the final closing of Tripod Capital China Fund II, L.P. The fund closed on $262.6 million with strong support from global institutional investors based in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Among these institutions are leading government development agencies, fund-of-funds, advisors/gatekeepers and family offices.

Stanwich Advisors, LLC acted as financial advisor and placement agent for the offering.

About Tripod Capital
Tripod Capital is a leading growth equity and buyout firm with offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Changsha and Xi'an. Tripod Capital leverages its team's extensive operating and investment experience to transform emerging private companies and underperforming state-owned enterprises into domestic and global leaders. Since 1997, the Tripod Capital investment team has invested over $335 million in more than 35 companies across a wide range of industries.

For more information on Tripod Capital, please visit www.tripodcapital.com

About Stanwich Advisors
Founded in 2003, Stanwich Advisors, LLC is a boutique investment bank focused exclusively on providing advisory and fundraising services to private equity and venture capital partnerships. Stanwich Advisors utilizes its seasoned investment banking and private placement team to provide senior hands-on execution for a select number of clients each year. Since 1996, the Stanwich Advisors Principals have raised over $14 billion for more than 35 private equity funds across a wide range of investment strategies.

For more information on Stanwich Advisors, please visit www.stanwichadvisors.com.